A study, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, looked at prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety.   Prof … read more

NICE have issued their draft guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression.   Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, … read more

Research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, reports a link between risk of depression and suicide with air pollution levels. A … read more

Research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, reports a link between risk of depression and suicide with air pollution levels. This … read more

Research, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, reports that anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to reduce depressive symptoms … read more

Research, published in PLOS ONE, reports that a healthy diet may reduce depression symptoms in adolescents.    Dr Paul Keedwell, … read more

A study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that being amongst the youngest in a school year is linked to a … read more

Research, published in Depression and Anxiety, reports that consumption of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, may be associated with reduced odds … read more

Research, published in JAMA Paediatrics, reports an association between screen time and an increase in symptoms of depression.    Dr Bernadka Dubicka, … read more

Treatment resistant depression effects a third of those with major depressive disorder. With limited treatment options available for these people, … read more

Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that for the most commonly used second-generation antidepressants, the lower range of the licensed … read more

Research published in The BMJ provide evidence for the consideration of brain stimulation techniques as alternatives or supplements for adults … read more

Reactions to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry which demonstrates a correlation between cannabis use and depression/anxiety in young people. … read more

Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug by teenagers worldwide and while there has been a lot of focus … read more

Reactions to a debate published in the BMJ on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy on people with depression. Prof Kamilla … read more

Updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mild depression in … read more

Research published in EClinicalMedicine highlights potential issues with greater social media use in relation to young people’s mental health. Prof Peter Fonagy, Head … read more

Whilst debate rages about treatments for depression, there is a large proportion of people for whom no treatments work at all. read more

Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates that testosterone treatment appears to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms in men. read more

Research, published in Molecular Psychiatry, shows that adhering to a healthy diet appears to confer some protection against depression. read more